Panasonic has just officially announced the new Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S lens for L-mount bodies. Of its 17 elements, it sports one ultra extra-low dispersion, one ultra-high refractive index and two extra-low dispersion lenses. Its focus group is driven by a linear motor. The lens has a minimum focal length of 0.54m at its wide end and a max magnification of 0.5x at 300mm. This new lens costs $997.99 at Amazon /Adorama and $1,249 at B&H. It will start shipping from April 18, 2021.
Below are the detailed specifications of Panasonic Lumix S 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Macro O.I.S lens:
Principal specifications | ||
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Lens type | Zoom lens | |
Max Format size | 35mm FF | |
Focal length | 70–300 mm | |
Image stabilization | Yes | |
CIPA Image stabilization rating | 5.5 stop(s) | |
Lens mount | L-Mount | |
Aperture | ||
Maximum aperture | F4.5–5.6 | |
Minimum aperture | F22 | |
Aperture ring | No | |
Number of diaphragm blades | 11 | |
Optics | ||
Elements | 17 | |
Groups | 11 | |
Special elements / coatings | 1 UED + 1 UHR + 2 ED elements | |
Focus | ||
Minimum focus | 0.54 m (21.26″) | |
Maximum magnification | 0.5× | |
Autofocus | Yes | |
Motor type | Linear Motor | |
Full time manual | Yes | |
Focus method | Internal | |
Distance scale | No | |
DoF scale | No | |
Focus distance limiter | Yes | |
Physical | ||
Weight | 790 g (1.74 lb) | |
Diameter | 84 mm (3.31″) | |
Length | 148 mm (5.83″) | |
Materials | Magnesium alloy | |
Sealing | Yes | |
Colour | Black | |
Zoom method | Rotary (extending) | |
Zoom lock | Yes | |
Filter thread | 77 mm | |
Hood supplied | Yes |
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